How to Access News in Canada

Here is how you can access news in Canada and keep up with Energeticcity.ca with coverage of everything Fort St John and beyond

In response to the Federal Government’s Bill C-18, also known as the Online News Act, Meta has decided to block Canadians from accessing news on Facebook and Instagram. Even if you try to share a link from a news site, your post will be blocked.

Here are some steps you can take to keep up to date with local news:

• Bookmark your favourite news website on your browser
• Follow news organizations on other social platforms
• Sign up for free newsletters
• Download news apps

Keep Up with Energeticcity.ca

Energeticcity.ca is one of the last remaining news sites covering northeast British Columbia. Here are a few ways you can access our coverage:

Social Media

While we may be blocked on Facebook and Instagram, here are some of the other social platforms we are active on.

Newsletters

Newsletters are a great option for getting our stories directly to your inbox. We currently have three newsletters:

• Daily Newsletter Powered by Alpine Glass: this newsletter you will receive every morning. It contains a list of stories from the previous day as well as a local event happening soon, our latest podcast episode, and contests you can enter. Every Sunday you will also receive our Weekly Review where we share some behind-the-scenes information and our top stories of the week.
• Peace Politics: this newsletter you will receive every other Saturday. It compiles all of our political stories that have happened in the Peace region as well as some insights on how they impact you.
• FSJ Today Events Newsletter: this newsletter you will receive weekly on Tuesdays. It compiles a list of events happening in Fort St John and the surrounding area for you to check out. It also suggests things to do around the city such as parks, camping, and more.

Download Our App

We have an app available now to download on Apple and Android devices. Our app is a great way to have access to all of our stories whenever and wherever. You can customize your notifications so you can be alerted right away when a new story is released. We also offer an ad-free experience on the app for our Supporters.

Text Message

We are now sending our top stories of the day via text message on weekdays. This service is free and you are able to stop whenever you like.

What is Media Literacy?

With access to news being more complicated, another important aspect to address is media literacy. In our current digital age, many people can claim to be a reliable source of information and make it look convincing. Here are some tips on how you can be more media literate and avoid false information:

• Look at who is sharing the information and determine if they are a reputable source. Someone with professional experience is more likely to know what they are talking about than someone random online with no credentials.
• Don’t rely on just one source. If you hear news from someone, check to see if other outlets are reporting something similar.
• Question what the person sharing the news has to gain from lying. People can be motivated to lie about certain stories for various reasons.

At Energeticcity.ca, our goal is to share news and information that is accurate and in a timely manner. If you ever have any questions about our coverage or notice any mistakes, feel free to contact us at 250-787-7100 or email us at contact@energeticcity.ca